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PPP and PML-N Forge New Coalition Government Deal in Pakistan
In a joint press conference held late on Tuesday night, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari revealed that PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif, aged 72, is poised to reassume the role of Prime Minister, while PPP co-chairman Asif Zardari, aged 68, is expected to reclaim the position of President.
Jaishankar Affirms Russia's Positive Relations with India to German Daily
During the 60th Munich Security Conference held from February 16-18, Jaishankar addressed concerns about India's reliance on Russian oil in an interview with German Daily Handelsblatt. He underscored that historically, Russia has never posed any threat to India's interests, fostering a strong and consistent relationship between the two nations.
Ashwin Ramaswami: Trailblazing as the First Gen Z Indian-American Candidate for Georgia Senate
Representing a new wave of young politicians within the Indian-American community, Ramaswami's candidacy signals a shift towards youth engagement in politics. Hailing from immigrant parents who migrated from Tamil Nadu in the 1990s, he embodies the spirit of the Generation Z cohort, born between 1997 and 2012.
India Contributes $1 Million to Combat Poverty and Hunger Fund
During a ceremony on February 19, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj presented a cheque of $1 million as a contribution to the India, Brazil, and South Africa Facility for Poverty and Hunger Alleviation Fund (IBSA Fund) to the Director of the UN Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC), Dima Al-Khatib.
Continued Disruption of X Services in Pakistan Enters Third Day
During a press conference on Saturday, Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chattha made startling revelations, accusing himself of overseeing rigging to disadvantage former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. Chattha disclosed that 13 seats, initially won by PTI, were instead awarded to candidates who were supposedly "losing" the elections in the garrison city.
Building Stronger Ties: Haley's Plan to Enhance Alliances with Key Asian Nations
Haley, the former US Ambassador to the UN, expressed concerns about the potential threats to the NATO alliance if former President Donald Trump were to be re-elected. She underscored NATO's significant role as a 75-year success story in maintaining stability and deterring aggression.
Nikki Haley Urges Timely Ban on TikTok in the US
During a Fox News town hall, Haley, the former US Ambassador to the UN and an Indian-American, highlighted the extensive control exerted by China over TikTok. She warned about the app's ability to access user data, including financial information and personal contacts, posing a significant risk to privacy and security.
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari Declines PML-N's Power-Sharing Proposal for PM Position to Uphold Voters' Choice
Bilawal, who played a significant role as the prime ministerial candidate for the PPP in the recent elections, expressed his reluctance to accept a rotational premiership arrangement with the PML-N during a Yaum-i-Tashakur rally in Thatta, Sindh. He emphasized his stance that any leadership position he assumes must be through the democratic process of popular vote.
Russian Forces Assert Control Over Avdiivka Town in Ukraine
The announcement came via the defense ministry's Telegram channel, stating that the Center group, under the command of Lieutenant General Andrey Mordvichev, successfully captured Avdiivka.
Bilawal Bhutto Nominates Zardari as PPP's Presidential Contender
Addressing a rally in the Thatta area, Bilawal stated, as reported by Dawn newspaper, "To quell the flames engulfing the nation, we have resolved that Zardari will be our candidate for the presidential election." He emphasized that once his father assumes the role, he will work to extinguish these flames and safeguard both the federal and provincial governments.
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